Locker Room Exhibit now holds more than 1,800 artifacts
St. Augustine, Fla. (May 22, 2007) – The 63 Johnny Miller shot during the final round of the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont has been called "the best round ever in the U.S. Open." Exactly what Miller used that day is now on display at the World Golf Hall of Fame. Miller brought those clubs, as well as the bag, with him to the 2007 PLAYERS, where he turned them over to the Hall of Fame for display within the museum’s Locker Room Exhibit.
"The Locker Room Exhibit has become, without question, one of the guests’ favorite features when visiting the Hall of Fame," said Jack Peter, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "They spend hours in the exhibit, looking through in many cases all 114 member lockers. With items running from a Purple Heart and a ukulele to meaningful family photos and the most historic clubs, trophies and medals in the game of golf – it is a true treasure trove."
Miller’s MacGregor Tourney Custom irons, 2-10, as well as a sand wedge, Bulls-Eye Putter and MacGregor woods (1, 3, 4) are on display in the green and white MacGregor bag he used that historic week. Miller signed the driver and added the inscription "1973 U.S. Open."
Miller was the first golfer to shoot a round of 63 in U.S. Open competition, a record which has since been matched by fellow World Golf Hall of Fame members Jack Nicklaus (first round, 1980) and Vijay Singh (second round, 2003) as well as Tom Weiskopf (first round, 1980).
Miller’s 63 remains the lowest final round in tournament history and it allowed him to come from six strokes back to win the event, still the second-largest come-from-behind victory in tournament history.
Currently, the Locker Room Exhibit houses more than 1,800 artifacts provided by Hall of Fame members and their estates. Since opening the Locker Room Exhibit in Nov. 2004, several members or their families have contributed additional memorabilia to their displays, including Patty Berg, William Campbell, Neil Coles, Fred Corcoran, Leo Diegel, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Bob Harlow, John Jacobs, Betty Jameson, Bernhard Langer, Gene Littler, Nancy Lopez, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Judy Rankin, Patty Sheehan, Payne Stewart and Sam Snead.
Lockers for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Class of Inductees also have been added to the exhibit.
For more information about visiting the World Golf Hall of Fame, call 1-800-WGV-GOLF or visit www.wgv.com.
About the World Golf Hall of Fame
World Golf Hall of Fame, located in St. Augustine, Fla., is the ultimate destination for the celebration and recognition of golf’s greatest players and contributors and an inspiration to golfers and fans throughout the world. A collaboration of 26 national and international golf organizations support the Hall of Fame, including the PGA TOUR, LPGA, USGA, PGA of America and The R&A. The museum houses interactive exhibits and historic and personal artifacts that tell the stories of its members and the game of golf. Adjacent is the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. For more information, visit www.wgv.com.
Contact:
Jane Fader
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jfader@wghof.org
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